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BREAKING: EFCC Releases Mugshots of Fleeing Ex-Minister Saleh Mamman After Arrest – Convicted 75 Years for N33.8bn Power Fraud

May 19, 2026 • 1 min read

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has released photos of former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman, who was arrested this morning in Kaduna State after fleeing following his conviction.

Mamman was recently sentenced to 75 years in prison for diverting N33.8 billion meant for the Zungeru and Mambilla hydroelectric power projects. His arrest ends a brief manhunt for the convicted fraudster.